Gompers Attacks Supreme Court at Labor Mass Meeting
Samuel Gompers addressed 2500 AFL unions at Grand Central Palace arguing the Supreme Court misread the Sherman anti trust law and urged Congress to pass Pearce and other labor bills. He defended unions against allegations of trusts and warned of political action to back pro labor candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Grand Central Palace
Gompers
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Mr. Gompers
Supreme Court of the
United States
Order of Hibernians
Postcard
Wrecked Schooner's Captain Returns With Family
Captain Frank P. Hardy of the three masted schooner H. E. Thompson arrived with his wife and ten year old son Arnold aboard the Quebec liner Korona after the vessel wrecked on a reef near Anagada in the Virgin Islands. The Thompson left Baltimore March 25 with empty barrels and drifted in thick weather on April a six man crew ashore then boarded a sailboat to St. Thomas and the Korona. Hardy declined to detail the reef incident pending report to Crowell and Thurlow of Boston. The skipper's son said he would sail again with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Hardy
H. E. Thompson
Anagada
Virgin Gorda
West Indies
Arnold
Quebec
Korona
Thompson
Baltimore
Hardy
St. Thomas
Crowell & Thurlow
Boston
Helpless Power Boat Rescued Off Robin's Reef Light
The revenue cutter Hudson rescued a nameless power boat drifting a half mile north of Robin's Reef Light as a northwest wind rose. Owner John Burnett said gasoline failed. crew were towed to safety near Staten Island after being picked up from the water. The Cle left from Housat Point for Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
John Burnett
American delegate named for Brussels polar congress
Washington reports the United States will participate in an international polar congress in Brussels next month. Herbert L. Bridgman of Brooklyn is designated as the American delegate. The aim is to plan practical steps toward reaching the North Pole and coordinate with other nations for eventual government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brussels
Herbert L. Bridgman
Brooklyn
North Pole
Unemployment Rise Marks 1907 Labor Picture In New York
The New York Labor Bulletin reports about 100000 organized workers in the state faced unemployment due to the October financial panic. Building trades and clothing sectors show sharp idleness, while printing trades stay comparatively steady. Arbitration efforts by the State Bureau yield some settlements, with strikes totaling 35 involving 7522 workers in Q4 1907 and 21 disputes during Oct 1907 to Mar 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York Labor Bulletin
State Department of Labor
Thos
New York City
Representative Unions
State Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration
Bureau
United Typothete
Printers’ League
New York State
Bulletin
Walling
Ihbe- Neve
Sioner of Labor
United States Supreme Court
Porto Rican coffee growers press for government aid
Porto Rican coffee farmers urge U S action to save a key tropical industry. Dr Larrinaga, the Resident Commissioner, cites higher labor costs and competition from Brazil, noting White House use and Navy contracts favoring Brazilian imports unless prices and conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Tullio Larrinaga
Island
Porto Rico
Congress
Larrinaga
White House
Mr. Larkiiags
Brazil
Alleged School of Theft Busted in Philadelphia
Five youths were arraigned before Magistrate Beton as detectives say they broke up a six week old school of crime in Philadelphia. Authorities allege the gang taught shoplifting and packaging theft with goods valued at about 1000 dollars stolen in six weeks. Six others, including the alleged head, were to be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Beton
Central
Samuel Schwarte
Joseph Myers
Getavia Bacon
Samuel Rosen
Max Mamlin
Subways to Gain New Private Financing Ease in Albany
Albany April 19 The Legislature moves toward final passage of two rapid transit measures to expand New York City subway funding The first would extend private construction and long term operation options up to fifty years with city buyout after a set period The second would enable an extra 125 million borrowing capacity by excluding issued bonds from the debt limit Civic groups and the Citizens Union back the current form, while the Public Service Commission opposes a fifty year franchise term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Albany
New York City
Citizens Union
New York
Public Service Commission For
1St District
Commission
Senate Cities Committee
White
McCarren
Of Interests to Women Easter Fund Gifts and Dues
The Tribune notes gifts and pledges received for Easter and charity efforts. Donors from New Jersey New York and Connecticut contribute sums ranging from 50 cents to 350 dollars for emergency funds badges tickets and summer outing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene R. Durkee
Palatine Bridge
New Jersey
M. Pearson
Long Island
J. D. B. Flushing
Reilay
Jersey City
F. P
Garden City
Robert Andrews
East Orange
N. J
Miss B
Edith M. Blakeslie
Coreopsis
J. S. L’amoreaux
Cuba
XN. Y
Hamilton F. Downing
W. Newhouse
Spain
Williams
Harlem
General gathering inspires an enlarged work
The note expresses willingness to attend a general gathering seen as a continual source of inspiration for expanded work. It emphasizes motivation drawn from collective discussion and shared ideas at the meeting.
Reading for Hospital Reading for hospital residents in Middletown Ohio
Mrs. Alice Morrin has been sent back to the Middletown state hospital in Canan. She requests books papers and cheery letters to brighten the long weary hours for inmates. The president hopes many will send contributions to aid Mrs. Morris in distributing them at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Morrin
Middletown
Canan
Morris
Begging for aid as cases flood office daily
Letters plea for temporary relief come from diverse victims. A poor Oswego County woman seeks doctor access for crippling illness. a widow with two children needs rent help. a tubercular patient lacks funds for board and medical care. A Jersey City veteran, aided before, dies leaving funeral costs. Reading Pennsylvania family faces eviction due to illness and job loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego County
N. Y
Jersey City
Community aid notes warm responses from Wickham Diet Kitchen
Miss Powell reports a large donated baby carriage from Mrs Wyckoff of Clinton Conn packed with items for three children of a poor mother. The Adirondacks consumptive girl thanks for a hot water bag pen and stamps. A West Side family watches for work as rent becomes due. Gratitude flows from T S S and Little Mothers' Aid Association for a piano and new branch support plus recognitions from various towns and a birthday postal bounty for Mrs Dibell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Powell
Wickham
Arizona
Little Mothers’ Aid Association
George
Dresser
Amboy
Ill
Dibell
Clinton (Conn
Japanese World Tour Arrives in New York for Four Day Stay
Seventy-seven Japanese travelers visiting Washington to meet President Roosevelt pause in New York before continuing to Europe. The delegation, including three women, tours Park Avenue Hotel and Nippon Club events, with plans to sail from Liverpool aboard Cedric after sightseeing in autos. They began March 15 from Yokohama and will total 20 725 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
Park Avenue Hotel
Register
Japan
Asahi Shimbun
Tokio
Osaka
Chicago
United States
Nippon
M. Tsuchiya
Russia
S. Miki
China
Canton
Peking
Nippon Club
New York
Liverpool
Hippodrome
Buffalo Hill
Chelsea Branch Easter Sale Returns and Aid Report
The Chelsea Branch reports Easter sale receipts of 1782 dollars from April and fifty-one contributors who were thanked by card. They helped sew and prepare items, including fifty four yards of shirting for aprons. The month’s good cheer work funded rent, groceries, clothing, job placement, and care for the ill. Funds from Bridgeport supported a tuberculosis patient in New York State, with additional garments and support planned. A Singer machine donated aids branch work. One new member and two new friends joined. Tickets for the Sunshine luncheon at Hotel Astor on May 5 are selling quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Bridgeport
New York State
Singer Company
Pierrepont A. Greene
Chelsea Branch
Hotel Astor
Mayflower branch cake sale set for April 25
The Mayflower branch of New Haven will hold a cake sale on April 25 to raise funds for the T. S. S. Rest Home for Working Girls. The Ever Ready branch reports smaller turnout due to a stormy night but seventy seven attendees enjoyed prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
New Haven
Rutter
Brooklyn
Davis
Treasury
Fire breaks out at historic St Pauls Episcopal Church
A fire at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Richmond during Easter services forced parishioners to flee. Flames spread from the communion area and nearby electric wires, interrupting services in a church long associated with General Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Richmond
St Pauls Episcopal Church
St Pauls
Robert [. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Easter Parade Delights and New Attractions at Coney Island
A lively Easter weekend at Coney Island drew crowds to Surf avenue and Money Island with hundreds of cars, new rides, and expanded shows. Notable attendees included Commissioner Katz and Judge Finelite. Dreamland and Luna Park receive updates as Dreamland undergoes renovations for summer.
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Jake’ Katz
Finelite
Sam” Levy
Harburger
Sam” Koenig
Frank
Schulman
Hermann
Simon Steingut
Second Avenue
Money Island
Surf Avenue
Bowery
Coney Island
Brighton Beach
Dreamland
W. A. Elis
Edouardo Enrico de Breker
Luna Park
Thompson
McClelland
Mtuffy
Davia
Contributions From Many Donors Aid Hospital Children
A large assortment of clothing, hats, shoes, Easter cards, books, and other items arrived from numerous donors including Mrs. Knickerbocker Manhattan Mrs. Louis Bossert Brooklyn and Miss Morris Middletown Conn H. S. Simons Lakewood N J and many more for hospital children and crippled youngsters.
Unearth Skeletons at Sandy Hook Fort Hancock Vault
The quartermaster's department at Fort Hancock collects bones found on the Sandy Hook reservation. Sixteen bodies were unearthed inside a brick vault. others lie nearby. Efforts press to identify the dead as Revolutionary War era soldiers. Folklore mentions both American and British relics tied to the Hook. No conclusive clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
N. J
Quartermaster’s Department
Fort Hancock
The
Hook
New Jersey
Notices of Claims in Estate Proceedings Across New York
Multiple estate notices in New York County and Manhattan detail creditors and claimants must file vouchers with executors by specific deadlines. Names include Abner C Thomas, Harriet A Woodbury, Martha A B Monts, Alfred Adler, Louis Adler, and Francis Hartman Markoe among others with addresses at Broad Street, Wall Street and Nassau Street venues.
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Pherron
Robert B
Abney
Thomas
County of
New York
Robert B. Macpherson
County of York
Bartie Marehall
City of
Lillie A MacPherson
Batile & Marshall
Ecutor
Wall Manhattan
New York City
Strang
Wchever
Cha Schever
Abner & Thomas
Charlie Scheuer
County of News
Lewis M. Scheuer
Broadway
Hattie T. Scheuer
Lewis M .Scheuer
Borough of ‘Manhattan
New
Abner Thomas
R. Macdonough
Court Street
Borough of
Broad
Edwin A. Rogers
Williams & Richardson
Brooklyn
William Jaffray
York
Frederic de P
Frederic DE P. Foster
Fle Otor
Wall Street
Borough of Manhattan
City of New
Aimbeer
Claras
Abner
Lydon
Nassau York
Jenna Shepherd
Bernard M. BA
F Thomas
Harriet A. Woodbury
Broad Street
Gordon Wo
John Mgaw
Bowers
Execsau Street
Borogh
Manhattan
T ‘Ork
Moticn
Francis Hartman Markoe
Messrs Ser. Day & Lord
Madeline S. Markoe
Francis H. Mark Lord
Day & Lord
Attor Street
Charles A
Abner CC
Oice
Han Asner
Alfred Adler
Voshers
F. R. Minrath
Louis Adler
Asner E Thomas
Bowen Whiting Pierson
Tate
Walter Larce
Nannie M. Pierson
Walter Large
Admira Street
New Tority
Asnerg Thomas
ST. Charles
Abner C. Thomas
Henri Antoine Jacquin
Henri Jacquin
Transac
Camille Jacquin
Adminstratrin Coudert Brothers
Abner G Thomas
County of Men
Frederick Sussmann
Thiny
Adelph Bloch
Ngo
Roe
Louise Sussmann
George H. Franzis
Adolphe Bloch
Nasse
Cornelia Jay
County of New York
Edward H Mi
Borough of Mant
Henry Lewis Murrix
John
Jay
Urphy
John J
Adner
Joan J. Murphy
Reeves, Tech. & Swain
Liberty
Liberty Strethh
CARRIE \ MURPHY
Harry Murphy
Siewtore
Jno
Murmy
Reeves Todd & Swain
Sere Street
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Big Labor
International Polar Congress
Tt Tealers
Bester Pbderen
Army OF Unemployed
Jackies
Tribune Bureau
Phila
Delphia
Wee Tribune
Richard Watson Citler
Paster Fund
Syracuse T. & S
Caroline Spiro
Julia Hill
Old Short Hills
N. J.) Branch
Clarence William Coleman
Westfield
Augusta Seitz
Hoboken
Reading For Hospital
CNEER
Globe
Helsea
Lee
Fifth Avenue
Riverside Drive
Lafayette Boulevard
Seventh Avenue
Speedway
Grant
T. M. Sti
Ave. T
UMBUS
Hedackiov Co
East
Harles
H. Beckett
Janet Crooks Brown
Lewis & Elgas
Newark
Martha A. B. Montsg
Exchange Place
Edward HM. Miller
Liberty Street
City
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